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Areas of expertise
- Aeronautical Systems
- Autonomous Systems
- Computing, Simulation & Modelling
- Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
- Systems Engineering
- Vehicle Health Management
Background
Al Savvaris received the M.Eng. degree in aerospace systems engineering from the University of Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, U.K., in 1998, and the Ph.D. degree in radiowave propagation and system design from the University of South Wales, Pontypridd, U.K., in 2004. He has also been a Reader with the Centre for Cyber-Physical Systems, Cranfield University, Cranfield, U.K. He established the Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control M.Sc. course and the COMAC training program at Cranfield University. He has authored and coauthored more than 100 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers. In the past, he researched on the FLAVIIR and ASTRAEA UAS Projects, developing new technologies for unmanned systems, researching on hardware and system integration. He has been involved with Innovate U.K. Funded AirStart and USMOOTH Projects and his research interests include systems integration, hybrid energy management, communication systems, embedded systems, guidance, and control.
Current activities
System integration
Autonomous systems
power management
system integration
avionics and communication systems.
Sense and Avoid
Clients
BAE Systems
QinetiQ
ASV ltd
dstl
Airbus
Rotron
Lockheed Martin
COMAC
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Chai R, Tsourdos A, Chai S, Xia Y, Savvaris A, .... (2023). Multiphase Overtaking Maneuver Planning for Autonomous Ground Vehicles Via a Desensitized Trajectory Optimization Approach. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 19(1)
- Xie Y, He S, Savvaris A, Tsourdos A, Zhang D, .... (2022). Convexification in energy optimization of a hybrid electric propulsion system for aerial vehicles. Aerospace Science and Technology, 123(April)
- Chai R, Tsourdos A, Savvaris A, Chai S, Xia Y, .... (2022). Design and implementation of deep neural network-based control for automatic parking maneuver process. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 33(4)
- Chai R, Tsourdos A, Savvaris A, Chai S, Xia Y, .... (2021). Review of advanced guidance and control algorithms for space/aerospace vehicles. Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 122
- Chai R, Tsourdos A, Savvaris A, Chai S & Xia Y. (2021). Solving constrained trajectory planning problems using biased particle swarm optimization. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 57(3)
- Niu H, Ji Z, Savvaris A & Tsourdos A. (2020). Energy efficient path planning for Unmanned Surface Vehicle in spatially-temporally variant environment. Ocean Engineering, 196
- Chai R, Tsourdos A, Savvaris A, Chai S & Xia Y. (2020). Trajectory planning for hypersonic reentry vehicle satisfying deterministic and probabilistic constraints. Acta Astronautica, 177
- Chai R, Tsourdos A, Savvaris A, Wang S, Xia Y, .... (2020). Fast generation of chance-constrained flight trajectory for unmanned vehicles. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 57(2)
- Chai R, Tsourdos A, Savvaris A, Chai S, Xia Y, .... (2020). Multiobjective overtaking maneuver planning of autonomous ground vehicles. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 51(8)
- Oh H, Kim S, Tsourdos A & Savvaris A. (2020). Comparison of station keeping strategies for long endurance autonomous surface vehicle. Journal of Marine Science and Technology, 25(1)
- Bae S, Shin H-S, Savvaris A, Vaios L & Tsourdos A. (2020). Multi-objective suborbit/orbit trajectory optimisation for spaceplanes. Acta Astronautica, 170
- Chai R, Tsourdos A, Savvaris A, Xia Y & Chai S. (2020). Real-Time Reentry Trajectory Planning of Hypersonic Vehicles: A Two-Step Strategy Incorporating Fuzzy Multiobjective Transcription and Deep Neural Network. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(8)
- Chai R, Tsourdos A, Savvaris A, Chai S, Xia Y, .... (2020). Multi-objective optimal parking maneuver planning of autonomous wheeled vehicles. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(12)
- Chai R, Tsourdos A, Savvaris A, Chai S & Xia Y. (2020). High-fidelity trajectory optimization for aeroassisted vehicles using variable order pseudospectral method. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 34(1)
- Niu H, Savvaris A, Tsourdos A & Ji Z. (2019). Voronoi-Visibility Roadmap-based Path Planning Algorithm for Unmanned Surface Vehicles. Journal of Navigation, 72(04)
- Yousef A, Savvaris A & Kipouros T. (2019). The interactive design approach for aerodynamic shape design optimisation of the Aegis UAV. Aerospace, 6(4)
- Azabi Y, Savvaris A & Kipouros T. (2019). Artificial intelligence to enhance aerodynamic shape optimisation of the Aegis UAV. Machine Learning and Knowledge Extraction, 1(2)
- Chai R, Savvaris A & Chai S. (2019). Integrated missile guidance and control using optimization-based predictive control. Nonlinear Dynamics, 96(2)
- Abdurahman B, Savvaris A & Tsourdos A. (2019). Switching LOS guidance with speed allocation and vertical course control for path-following of unmanned underwater vehicles under ocean current disturbances. Ocean Engineering, 182
- Chai R, Savvaris A, Tsourdos A, Chai S & Xia Y. (2019). A review of optimization techniques in spacecraft flight trajectory design. Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 109
- Chai R, Savvaris A, Tsourdos A, Chai S & Xia Y. (2019). Stochastic spacecraft trajectory optimization with the consideration of chance constraints. IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 28(4)
- Chai R, Savvaris A, Tsourdos A, Chai S, Xia Y, .... (2019). Solving trajectory optimization problems in the presence of probabilistic constraints. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 50(10)
- Chai R, Tsourdos A, Savvaris A, Chai S, Xia Y, .... (2019). Six-DOF spacecraft optimal trajectory planning and real-time attitude control: a deep neural network-based approach. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 31(11)
- Chai R, Savvaris A, Tsourdos A, Chai S & Xia Y. (2018). Optimal fuel consumption finite-thrust orbital hopping of aeroassisted spacecraft. Aerospace Science and Technology, 75
- Chai R, Savvaris A, Tsourdos A, Chai S & Xia Y. (2018). Unified multiobjective optimization scheme for aeroassisted vehicle trajectory planning. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 41(7)
- Niu H, Lu Y, Savvaris A & Tsourdos A. (2018). An energy-efficient path planning algorithm for unmanned surface vehicles. Ocean Engineering, 161
- Chai R, Savvaris A, Tsourdos A, Chai S & Xia Y. (2018). Optimal tracking guidance for aeroassisted spacecraft reconnaissance mission based on receding horizon control. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 54(4)
- Xie Y, Savvaris A & Tsourdos A. (2018). Sizing of hybrid electric propulsion system for retrofitting a mid-scale aircraft using non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm. Aerospace Science and Technology, 82-83
- Xie Y, Savvaris A & Tsourdos A. (2018). Fuzzy logic based equivalent consumption optimization of a hybrid electric propulsion system for unmanned aerial vehicles. Aerospace Science and Technology, 85
- Chai R, Tsourdos A, Savvaris A, Chai S & Xia Y. (2018). Two-stage trajectory optimization for autonomous ground vehicles parking maneuver. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 15(7)
- Chai R, Savvaris A, Tsourdos A, Xia Y & Chai S. (2018). Solving multiobjective constrained trajectory optimization problem by an extended evolutionary algorithm. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 50(4)
- Savvaris A, Xie Y, Wang L, Wang S & Tsourdos A. (2018). Control and optimisation of hybrid electric propulsion system for light aircraft. The Journal of Engineering, 2018(13)
- Chai R, Savvaris A, Tsourdos A, Chai S & Xia Y. (2017). Trajectory optimization of space maneuver vehicle using a hybrid optimal control solver. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 49(2)
- Opromolla R, Fasano G, Grassi M, Savvaris A & Moccia A. (2017). PCA-based line detection from range data for mapping and localization-aiding of UAVs. International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2017(1)
- Leonard J, Savvaris A & Tsourdos A. (2017). Distributed reactive collision avoidance for a swarm of quadrotors. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 231(6)
- Chai R, Savvaris A, Tsourdos A & Chai S. (2017). Multi-objective trajectory optimization of Space Maneuver Vehicle using adaptive differential evolution and modified game theory. Acta Astronautica, 136
- Chai R, Savvaris A, Tsourdos A, Chai S & Xia Y. (2017). Improved gradient-based algorithm for solving aeroassisted vehicle trajectory optimization problems. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 40(8)
- Chai R, Savvaris A, Tsourdos A & Xia Y. (2017). An interactive fuzzy physical programming for solving multiobjective skip entry problem. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 53(5)
- Chai R, Savvaris A & Tsourdos A. (2017). Violation learning differential evolution-based hp-Adaptive pseudospectral method for trajectory optimization of Space Maneuver Vehicle. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 53(4)
- Chai R, Savvaris A & Tsourdos A. (2016). Fuzzy physical programming for Space Manoeuvre Vehicles trajectory optimization based on hp-adaptive pseudospectral method. Acta Astronautica, 123
- Wang W & Savvaris A. (2016). Potential applications of skip SMV with thrust engine. Advances in Space Research, 58(9)
- Dong L, Chai S, Zhang B, Nguang SK & Savvaris A. (2016). Stability of a class of multi-agent tracking systems with unstable subsystems. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 47(8)
- Melega M, Lazarus S, Savvaris A & Tsourdos A. (2015). Multiple Threats Sense and Avoid Algorithm for Static and Dynamic Obstacles. Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 77(1)
- Segui-Gasco P, Al-Rihani Y, Shin H-S & Savvaris A. (2014). A Novel Actuation Concept for a Multi Rotor UAV. Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 74(1-2)
- Melega M, Lazarus S, Lone M & Savvaris A. (2014). Autonomous sense & avoid capabilities based on aircraft performances estimation. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 228(4)
- Leonard J, Savvaris A & Tsourdos A. (2014). Energy Management in Swarm of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 74(1-2)
- Mannberg M & Savvaris A. (2014). Landmark Fingerprinting and Matching for Aerial Positioning Systems. Journal of Aerospace Information Systems, 11(3)
- Lazarus SB, Tsourdos A, White BA, Silson P, Savvaris A, .... (2012). Terrain based co‐operative UAV mapping of complex obstacles using 2‐D splinegon. International Journal of Intelligent Computing and Cybernetics, 5(3)
- Savaresi SM, Poussot-Vassal C, Spelta C, Sename O & Dugard L. (2010). Preface. Springer Aerospace Technology
- Buonanno A, Drikakis D, Papachristou C, Savvaris A, Vamvakoulas C, .... (2010). Computational investigation of the DEMON unmanned air vehicle thrust vectoring system. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 224(4)
- Otung IE & Savvaris A. (2006). Estimating tropospheric scintillation intensity on earth-space propagation paths. Electronics Letters, 42(7)
- Savvaris A, Kassianides CN & Otung IE. (2004). Observed Effects of Cloud and Wind on the Intensity and Spectrum of Scintillation. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 52(6)
- Otung IE & Savvaris A. (2003). Observed frequency scaling of amplitude scintillation at 20, 40, and 50 GHz. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 51(12)